Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight at receiving a phone call from Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, where they discussed bilateral relations and recent regional developments. PM Modi congratulated Pashinyan and his party on their victory in Armenia’s parliamentary elections and thanked Armenia for aiding in the evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran during the West Asia turmoil.
The two leaders reiterated their commitment to enhancing the warm partnership between India and Armenia, focusing on expanding cooperation in trade, defense, technology, and people-to-people exchanges. PM Modi expressed eagerness to elevate the India-Armenia relationship to new levels through collaborative efforts.
Armenia, under the leadership of Nikol Pashinyan since 2018, has faced challenges from the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and domestic opposition. Despite these hurdles, Pashinyan secured another term and has been balancing relations with Russia, the EU, and neighboring countries while strengthening ties with nations like India. India and Armenia, who established diplomatic ties in 1992, have been enhancing collaboration across various sectors, with defense training and technology cooperation witnessing growth.
The evacuation of Indian nationals from Iran underscored Armenia’s reliability as a partner during crises, especially amidst heightened tensions in West Asia. The reaffirmation of ties between PM Modi and Pashinyan signifies India’s interest in expanding its presence in the Caucasus region, emphasizing strategic interests in energy, connectivity, and security.
